Baby Name: Maeve

Maeve

Joyous

The name of a legendary Queen of Ireland who was known for her strong will and determination. The anglicized form of "Meadhbh," its been listed among the top girl's names since the late 1990s. Irish novelist Maeve Binchy, author of "Circle of Friends," that was adapted into a 1995 film starring Chris O'Donnell and Minnie Driver, is a famous bearer.